PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Atwood Stadium Operations Director. Kettering University, Flint, Michigan. (2019—present)
Direct all stadium operations for historic Atwood Stadium for 100+ events annually. Supervise and support the operations team including event staff, auxiliary services, and security. Assess and develop operational policy to maximize efficient stadium usage and patron satisfaction. Manage all client relations with third-party usage such as professional soccer and high school athletics.

Creative Director. forzandoArts, Hinsdale, Illinois. (1996—present)
Provide high quality web presences, graphic design, photography, and creative services to clients including touring music acts and non-profit organizations. Compose and publish music for a variety of ensembles.

Director of Digital Media and Photography. Northwestern University Office of Bands, Evanston, Illinois. (2007—2019)
Supervised the web presence for the Office of Bands while composing engaging content to promote the band program to prospective students, parents, and alumni. Managed student and alumni content contributors. Provided photography services and edit videos.

Associate Registrar (Acting Registrar). Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois. (2014—2016)
Supervised the staff of the registrar's office and oversaw data management for academic programs while assuring FERPA-compliant privacy protections. Created the office's training programs. Managed all graduation processes and monitored completion of academic programs and board examinations. Developed processes, tools, and systems to optimize student services. Oversaw compliance and reports for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (SEVP PDSO), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Primary Certifying Official), and the national loan clearinghouse.

Managing Editor for Jamboree Today News Service. Boy Scouts of America, Dallas, Texas. (2010—2016)
Provided editorial supervision and photographic coverage of national and international scouting events for the Jamboree Today daily news service. Contributed to the transition to fully digital distribution. Launched daily video newscast and supervised as executive producer. Nurtured Scouts who have become nationally-noted journalists. Promoted from copy editor in 2010; promoted again from international editor in 2013.

Assistant Director of Greek Life, Leadership, and Involvement. Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. (2008—2011)
Supervised the Office of Leadership Development and Greek Life, including twelve staff and two interns. Directed campus involvement and service programs including fraternity and sorority life. Managed eight college residence facilities. Developed presentations and promotional materials for web and print to increase student participation in campus leadership programs.

Orientation and Parent Programs and Norris University Center Graduate Assistant. Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. (2006—2008)
Reviewed and updated university policy for use of facilities and grounds. Developed and managed "Caught in the Act" staff recognition program. Composed resource and training materials. Directed Essential NU interactive video orientation for new students.

OBSERVATIONS

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He is a thoughtful, forward-looking colleague, with a deep interest in how complex organizations — like liberal arts colleges — work together across divisions. He has a gift for analysis and problem solving in the areas of student-leadership cultivation and community engagement.

Working with Daniel was a great experience. I was able to learn from him but also take what I learned and use it actively. Daniel was very organized and did a great job at inspiring cohesive and interactive environments which lead to the overall betterment for not only my organization but many others at the college.

Daniel is a talented and hard-working individual, who enjoys working with students. He is knowledgeable about the internal and external facets of higher education, and uses this knowledge to bring about positive changes... I was particularly impressed by his ability to step up and demonstrate a true willingness to help and succeed.